To send light into the darkness of men's hearts--such is the duty of the artist.

If we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an ensemble. therefore, respect every musician in his proper place.

The principal mark of genius is not perfection, but originality.

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.

Talent works, genius creates.

When you play, never mind who listens to you.

For me, music is always the language which permits one to converse with the Beyond.

Play always as if in the presence of a master.

I am so fresh in soul and spirit that life gushes and bubbles around me in a thousand springs.

When you play, do not trouble yourself as to who is listening. Yet always play as though a master listened to you.

In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of.

When the loneliest place on earth is in your mind, move out!

Words cannot explain the bruise that festers into a river that runs deep filled with pain n sorrows which only the visible can cure

It's easier to maintain a good character than to recover it when it's gone bad!

As for being much known by sight, and pointed out, I cannot comprehend the honor that lies withal; whatsoever it be, every mountebank has it more than the best doctor.

Lord, help me to do great things as though they were little, since I do them with your power; And little things as though they were great, since I do them in your name!

On the other hand, the Prince had proved a much more effective teacher than Snape so far.

Christmas is a time to mark our progress through this earthly journey. Because of Christmas, this we know: Christ was born for us. He is love, and the plans he has for us always surpass our own.

You have to remember, eight out of 10 businesses in America, they file their business as individuals, as people.

I apologize for lying to you. I promise I won't deceive you except in matters of this sort.

The category "Women Poets" is bizarre and irrelevant. It's a subcategory of Poets, but there is not a "Men Poets" category.